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Expression Exercises

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An expression is a word or group of words used in a particular situation or by particular people.

In English an expression doesn't always have a particular grammar structure but is commonly used in spoken English.

Examples :

  • OK!
  • Oh my god!
  • See you later! 
  • What’s up?
  • How’s it going?
  • How are things?
  • How about you?
  • Pretty good.
  • Same as always.
  • Could be better.
  • Can't complain.
  • No problem.
  • No worries.
  • My pleasure.
  • Anytime.
  • Anyway, ...
  • I have no idea.
  • Exactly.
  • Absolutely.
  • That’s for sure.
  • I couldn’t agree more.
  • You’re telling me!
  • I’ll say!
  • I suppose so.
  • That’s great!
  • Poor you.
  • Sorry!
  • Alright!
  • What a day!
  • Fancy meeting you here!
Expression example sentences
I see, what about a tenner then?Ясно, а если я предложу тебе десятку?
Really? Very interesting.Правда? Очень интересно.
That's okay for now, thank you.Сейчас ничего больше не нужно, спасибо.
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.Он выглядит слегка напуганным, думаю, он чует запах Беара.
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.Меня зовут Кейт. Рада встрече, Майк.
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...Ты очень щедрая, дорогая, спасибо тебе...
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.Было бы здорово, увидимся завтра тогда.
Can we see the kitchen first, please?Можем мы сначала посмотреть кухню, пожалуйста?
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?Мне нравится Искусственный Интеллект, а тебе?
Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please?Диего, можешь сказать мне, что она сказала прошлым вечером?
See you later, Nick.Еще увидимся, Ник.
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?Я нашел два подходящих дома, а ты?
Hello, can we order our meals, please?Здравствуйте, мы можем сделать заказ?
Can you stop bothering me, please?Ты можешь перестать отвлекать меня, пожалуйста?
Thanks for letting me know, bye!Спасибо, что сообщила мне, пока!
Well done, very clever!Хорошо сработано, очень умно!
Or can you clean this one, please?Или это ты можешь вымыть, пожалуйста?
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.Нет, самое обыкновенное, 4 или 5 фунтов, думаю.
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?Можешь подать мне вино из холодильника, пожалуйста?
No, I don't need anything, thanks.Нет, ничего больше не надо, спасибо.

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Be going to
Be going to passive
Be used to / Get used to
Comparative
Defining relative clause
Echo tag
Expression
First conditional
Future
Future continuous
Future perfect continuous
Future perfect passive
Future perfect simple
Future simple passive
Greeting
Have/Get something done
Imperative
Implied conditional
Indirect question
Infinitive of purpose
Interjection
Mixed conditional
Modal
Modal passive
Non-defining relative clause
Other
Past continuous
Past continuous passive
Past perfect continuous
Past perfect passive
Past perfect simple
Past simple
Past simple passive
Polite request / offer / suggestion
Present continuous
Present continuous passive
Present perfect continuous
Present perfect passive
Present perfect simple
Present simple
Present simple passive
Question tag
Reduced relative clause
Reported speech imperative
Reported speech question
Reported speech request
Reported speech statement
Second conditional
Short answer
Superlative
Third conditional
Used to / would (past habit)
Was/were going to
Was/were supposed to
Wish
Would rather
Zero conditional